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And she saw doubt in his face and realised that her thoughts were clear in her eyes. Not jealous of Maddy, are you? Jealous? You say you don't like Karl, but perhaps you are protesting too much. You don't, do you? Karl let out an almost imperceptible sigh. Charlotte looked completely astonished.

And when the rage rolled away, the emptiness and silence of Karl's absence were still there. I suppose I should be, but… Karl's come back. And Karl stopped where he was and stared back at Edward with no more than an expression of slight surprise. My blood would warm you, wouldn't it? file:///K|/eMule/Incoming/Freda%20Warrington%20-%20A%20Taste%20of%20Blood%20Wine.